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Theweatherisgreat,andyou’relookingforsomethingtodooutside.Hereisalistofeventsandactivitiesatlittleornocost: The Houston Zoo - There’s alwayssomething new to see at the Zoo, and itdoesn’tbreakthebanktovisit.Packsomesnackstosaveextraonrefreshments. BearCreekPark-16601ClayRoad,281-496-2177.Naturetrails,picnicspots,placestoplay,andasmallzoowithducks,birds,prairiedogs,bison,deer,goatsandmoremakethis2,000acreparkaHoustonfavorite.FREE. Houston Arboretum and NatureCenter - Nature trails, bird watching,wildlife, ponds and beautiful nativeforests, flowers and shrubs at the border ofMemorialPark.FREE.ArmandBayouNatureCenter-Hiking,exhibits, tours and more at this wildliferefugeprotectinganaturalbayousystem. The 20thAnnual HoustonArt CarParade -Saturday,May12,2007.AllenParkwayatEleanorTinsleyPark.Spectatorsline downtown’s streets to view thisparade,whichshowcasesHouston’smostoutlandishfolkartcreationsonwheels.TheFruitMobile,a1967Fordstationwagon,started the whole craze in 1986.Truly asighttosee,theparadeisorganizedbytheOrangeShowFoundation.
34thAnnual Pasadena StrawberryFest iva l - May 18 - 20 , 2007Enjoyaspectacularcarnival,theworld’slargeststrawberryshortcake,strawberries,abarbecuecookoff,achildren’spavilion,arts&crafts,andliveentertainmentatthisannualfestival. Miller Outdoor Theatre - MillerOutdoorTheatreoffersadiverseselectionofprofessionalentertainment,andit’sallFREE!Thismonthfeatures:May5-CincodeMayo(ComitePatrioticoMexicano)May 6 - Asian/Pacific American Heritage Festival(APAHA)May 7-11 - Dr. Dulcamara’s MagicalRestorative Tonic (Houston GrandOpera)May 11-13 - Don Quixote (HoustonBallet)May 12 - Music and the Mirror (AsianAmericanDanceCompany)May 18-19 - Hansel & Gretel (HoustonGrandOpera)May 24-27 - Dancin’ in the Streets …Motown&MoreRevue(MidtownArts Center/BACEProductions) MillerOutdoorTheatreislocatedat100ConcertDriveinHermannPark,justsouthoftheMuseumofNaturalScienceandtheHoustonGardenCenter.
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As you wander the aisles of your local health food store, youstumbleononethatisfullofbottlesthatlookliketheybelonginthedrugstore.Lookingup,younoticethatthenameoftheaisleisAlternativeMedicine. Seeing the phrase “alternative medicine” might conjure upimagesofpungentherbal teas,poultices,chanting,ormeditation.In fact, both herbal remedies and meditation, as well as dozensofothertreatments, fallunder theheadingof complementaryandalternative medicine (CAM). Although there is no strict definition of alternativemedicine,itgenerallyincludesanyhealingpracticesthatarenotpartofmainstreammedicine-thatmeansanypracticethatisnotwidelytaughtinmedicalschoolsorfrequentlyusedbydoctorsorinhospitals. ButtheboundariesofalternativemedicineintheUnitedStatesareconstantlychangingasdifferenttypesofcarebecomemoreacceptedbydoctorsandmorerequestedbypatients.Afewpractices (suchashypnosis)thatweredismissedasnonsense20yearsagoarenowconsideredhelpfultherapiesinadditiontotraditionalmedicine.Canalternativemedicinehelpyourchild?TypesofAlternativeCare TheNationalCenterforComplementaryandAlternativeMedicine(NCCAM) at the National Institutes of Health recognizes sevengeneralareasofalternativecare(someofwhichhavebeenputthroughrigorous scientific testing, but many have not): Alternativemedicalsystemsgenerallyfalloutsidetheconventionalmedicalsystemofdoctorsandhospitals.Theyincludeacupuncture,thepracticeofstimulatingpointsonthebody(usuallywithaneedle)topromotehealing;traditionalOrientalmedicine,whichfocusesondiagnosingdisturbancesofenergyinthebody;homeopathy,treatinghealth problems with very diluted substances; and community-basedhealerslikemidwives,herbalists,andpractitionersofNativeAmericanmedicine. Herbalremediesincludeawiderangeofplantsusedformedicineornutrition.Theyareavailableingrocerystores,inhealthfoodstores,or through herbalists and are often in the form of teas, capsules,andextracts.TheU.S.FoodandDrugAdministration(FDA)doesnotregulatethesesubstances.AboutonethirdofAmericanadults
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regularlytakesomesortofherb,anythingfromacupofchamomiletea to soothe nerves to echinacea to fight a cold. Manual healing treats medical problems by manipulating andrealigningbodyparts.Perhaps themostwidelyknownmethod ischiropracticcare,whichfocusesonthenervoussystemandadjustingthespinalcolumn(thebonesthatencasethespinalcord).Otherformsofmanualhealingincludemassagetherapy;osteopathicmedicine,which uses manipulation in addition to traditional medicine andsurgicaltreatment;andhealingtouch,wherepractitionersplacetheirhandsonornearthepatient’sbodytodirectenergy.Makingachangeindietorlifestyleisanareaofalternativemedicinethatalmosteveryonehaspracticedatsometime.Manypeopletakesupplementsiftheirregulardietdoesnothaveenoughvitaminsorminerals.Andpeoplewithchronicconditionssuchasheartdiseaseordiabetesoftenchangetheirdiet(morewholegrainsandvegetablesand less salt or processed sugar) or habits (regular exercise) tokeeptheproblemincheck.Thisisoneofthemostusefulformsofalternativecarebecausealteringyourdietandhabitsnotonlyhelpstreatnumerousdiseasesbutcanhelppreventthemaswell.Thisareaofalternativemedicineiswidelyacceptedinthetraditionalmedicinemodel. Mind-bodycontrolfocusesonthemind’sroleinconditionsthataffectthebody.Hypnosis,asortofconscioussleeportrance,canhelp some people deal with addictions, pain, or anxiety, whereastreatments like psychotherapy, meditation, and yoga are used forrelaxation.Manypeoplealsoturntosupportgroupsandprayertocopewithanillnessorfeelmoreconnectedtoothers. Drugsandvaccinesthathavenotyetbeenacceptedbymainstreammedicinearealsoconsideredalternative.Eventually,afterextensivetesting and approval by the FDA, some of these medications orvaccinesmaybecomeregularlyprescribedtreatments. Lastly, an emerging area of study looks at how changes in thebody’s electromagnetic fields can affect health. Bioelectromagnetics isbasedontheideathatelectricalcurrentsinalllivingorganismsproduce magnetic fields that extend beyond the body.
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THE COLES CONNECTIONHowDoesItDifferFromTraditionalMedicine? Alternative therapy is frequently distinguished by its holisticmethods, which means that the doctor or practitioner treats the“whole”personandnotjustthediseaseorcondition.Inalternativemedicine,manypractitionersaddresspatients’emotionalandspiritualneedsaswell.This“hightouch”approachdiffersfromthe“hightech”practiceoftraditionalmedicine,whichtendstoconcentrateonthephysicalsideofillness. Mostalternativepracticeshavenotfoundtheirwayintomainstreamhospitals or doctors’ offices, so you or your child’s doctor may not beawareof them.However,newcentersfor integrativemedicineoffer a mix of traditional and alternative treatments.There, youmightreceiveaprescriptionforpainmedication(asyoumightgetfromatraditionalhealthcareprovider)andmassagetherapytotreatachronicbackproblem.Suchcentersusuallyemploybothmedicaldoctors and certified or licensed specialists in the various alternative therapies. Despite the growth in the field, the majority of alternative therapies arenotcoveredbymedicalinsurance.Thisislargelybecausefewscientific studies have been done to prove whether the treatments are effective(unliketraditionalmedicine,whichreliesheavilyonstudies).Rather,mostalternativetherapiesarebasedonlong-standingpracticeandword-of-mouthstoriesofsuccess.
WhatAretheRisks? The lack of scientific study means that some potential problems associated with alternative therapies may be difficult to identify. What’s more, the studies that have been done used adults as testsubjects;thereislittleresearchontheeffectsofalternativemedicineon children.Although approaches such as prayer, massage, andlifestylechangesaregenerallyconsideredsafecomplementstoregularmedical treatment, some therapies - particularly herbal remedies-mightharborrisks. Unlike prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbalremedies are not rigorously regulated by the FDA.They face noextensive testsbefore theyaremarketed,and theydonothave toadheretoastandardofquality.Thatmeanswhenyoubuyabottleofginsengcapsules,youmightnotknowwhatyou’regetting:theamountofherbcanvaryfrompilltopill,withsomecapsulescontainingmuchlessoftheactiveherbthanstatedonthelabel.Dependingonwheretheherboriginated,theremightalsobeotherplants,evendrugslikesteroids,mixedinthecapsules.Herbsthatcomefromdevelopingcountries are sometimes contaminated with pesticides and heavymetals. “Natural”doesnotequal“good”andmanyparentsdon’tconsiderthat herbal remedies can actually cause health problems for theirchildren.Medicatingachildwithoutconsulting thechild’sdoctorcould result in harm. For example, certain herbal remedies can
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causehighbloodpressure,liverdamage,orsevereallergicreactions.Considertheseexamples: Ephedra,alsocalledephedrineandoftensoldastheChineseherbmahuang,wasonthemarketforyearsuntilitwaslinkedtoseveraldeaths in people with heart problems.The U.S. Food and DrugAdministrationdecidedthehealthrisksassociatedwithephedraweretoogreat,anditbannedthesubstanceinDecember2003. Aloneandincombinationwithprescriptiondrugs,severaldietarysupplements-suchaschaparral,comfrey,germander,andephedrine-havebeenlinkedtosevereillness,liverdamage,andevendeath. Parentsmightalsogivetheirchildrenmuchmoreofanherbthanrecommended,thinkingthatbecauseit’snatural,higherdoseswon’thurt.Butmanyplantscontainpotentchemicals;infact,approximately25%ofallprescriptiondrugsarederivedfromplants. Choosing a practitioner can pose another problem.Althoughmanystateshavelicensingboardsforspecialistsinacupunctureormassage,forinstance,thereisnoorganizationintheUnitedStatesthatmonitorsalternativecareprovidersorestablishesstandardsoftreatment.Basically,almostanyonecanclaimtobeapractitioner,whetherheorshehasanytraining. Perhapsthegreatestrisk,however,isthepotentialforpeopletodelayorstoptraditionalmedicaltreatmentinfavorofanalternativetherapy. Illnesses such as diabetes and cancer require the care ofadoctor.Relyingentirelyonalternative therapies for any serious
(AlternativeMedicine-Continued from page 7) chronicoracuteconditionswillonlyjeopardizethehealthofyourchild.CanAlternativeCareHelpYourChild? Many parents turn to a cup of chamomile tea or ginger as a first line of treatment against the flu or nausea. Anxious children can learn to relaxwiththehelpofmeditationoryoga.Somealternativetherapiesmaybehelpful foryourchildwhentheyareused tocomplementtraditionalcare. Ifyouwanttotryalternativemedicineforyourchild,youshouldfirst discuss the proposed treatment with your child’s doctor or talk to your pharmacist to make sure it is not dangerous or will not conflict with any traditional care your child receives.Your child’s doctorcanalsogiveyouinformationabouttreatmentoptionsandperhapsrecommendareputablespecialist.Bycoordinatingalternativeandtraditionalcare,youdon’thavetochoosebetweenthem.Instead,youcangetthebestofboth.Reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD and Sandra Hassink, MDDatereviewed:December2003
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By Jerry Krabe Grub worms are larvae of a group of beetles called scharabs(Scarabaediae).They are off white in color, C-shaped, wormishlooking insects.Theyhaveabrownheadandadarkcolored tail.Grubwormsrangeinsizefrom¼to2inches. Grubscanliterallydestroyyourlawncausingthousandsofdollarsindamage.Grubsfeedontherootsystemsofgrassesaswellasotherplantsthusdestroyingtherootsystems.Grubsthriveinmoistsoil.DamagemaynotbenoticeableinawetspringorfallwhentheturfisrapidlygrowingandtherootscanrecoverquicklyfromtheGrubwormattacks.Butindriersummermonths,rootsystemsareeasilycompromisedbythelackofwater,thusincreasingstressontheturf.ThisiswhenGrubwormdamageisusuallyrecognized. Grubsalsoattractotherpestsaswell.Birds,Armadillos,Raccoons,Moles, Opossums and even Skunks find Grubs very appetizing. The diggingthesepestsdotoreachtheGrubscancreateadditionaldamagetothelawn. Grubwormscanbetreatedwithinsecticides.OrganophosphatesorCarbamatesaretwoofthemostcommoninsecticidesfortreatingtheexistenceofGrubs.Thedownsidetousingthistreatmentisthattheinsecticidesonlylastabouttwotothreeweeks.ThisprovidesanalmostimpossiblewindowforyoutoeffectivelygetridoftheGrubs.Thebestoptionis toapplyapreventativeGrubwormapplicationbeforeGrubsattackyourlawn.Thisistypicallyagranularproductthatisappliedtothelawnandwateredin.Theturfrootsabsorbtheinsecticide.When theGrubwormsbeganeating the treatedgrassroots,theydie.Thiswillnothaveanynegativeimpactonyourlawn.Withthismethod,timingisnolongeranissue.Youcanlookatitasinsurance.Preventivemaintenanceismuchcheaperthanreplacingallofyourturf.
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Did you know that the averageAmerican spends 55 minutes aday – 2 weeks a year looking for stuff they can’t find? We only use 20%ofourstuff80%ofthetime,whichleavesallthatotherstufflyingaround.Americansspend$154billiononstoragefacilities,1in11householdsspend$1000ayeartostoreallthatextrastuff.It’snowonderthatthosepilesbegintoaddupandtakeanemotionaltollonour lives. Wefeelstressedandoutofcontrolbecausewearedrowninginclutterandourhomesarefullofnegativestagnantenergy.Wecan’topenourhomestofriendsandfamilybecauseofshameandembarrassment. Our livesare fullofacquisitionsandoverindulgence,howmuchisenough,ittimetogetorganizedandfocusonwhatreallymattersinlife. If itall seems toooverwhelmingandyoudon’tknowwhere tobegin,aprofessionalorganizermaybetheanswer.Aprofessionalorganizerwillevaluatetheproblem,offersolutionsanddesignanorganizationalplan according toyour individualor familyneeds.Theywillhelpgetyoustartedandleaveyouwithallthetoolsandtechniquesnecessarytounderstandandmaintainorderinyourhome.Intheend,youwillhavemoretimetodothethingsyoureallyloveandenjoylife.Beingorganizedisnotaboutbeingperfectitisaninvestmentinpeaceofmindandqualityoflife,investinyourself.
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Vitalateveryageforhealthybones,exerciseis important for treating and preventingosteoporosis.Notonlydoesexerciseimproveyour bone health, it also increases musclestrength,coordination,andbalance,andleadstobetteroverallhealth.WhyExercise? Like muscle, bone is living tissue thatrespondstoexercisebybecomingstronger.Young women and men who exerciseregularly generally achieve greater peakbone mass (maximum bone density andstrength)thanthosewhodonot.Formostpeople, bone mass peaks during the thirddecadeoflife.Afterthattime,webegintolosebone.Womenandmenovertheageof20canhelppreventbonelosswithregularexercise. Exercisingallowsustomaintainmusclestrength,coordination,andbalance,whichinturnhelptopreventfallsandrelatedfractures.
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Teensdriver’seducationavailablethissummer Summerdriver’s education courses for teens ages15 to17 areavailableat4p.m.andagainat6p.m.MondaythroughThursdaysJune4throughJune28andJuly30throughAug.23.Thein-classroomdriver’seducationcoursecoversroadrules,roadsigns,andlawstopreparetheteensfortheDepartmentofPublicSafety’swrittenexam.Othertopicsarecarmaintenance,effectsofdrugsandalcohol,lawsandpenaltiesfordrinkinganddriving,emergencysituations,basicdrivingprocedures,roadrage,andinsurance.Parentsareresponsibleforthein-carinstruction.StudentsarerequiredtopurchasetheTexasTraffic Safety Education Student Manual, which is available at the campusbookstore.Call832-482-1043forinformation.MainStagePerformancesSet Don’t miss the choral production of “Camelot” set May 10 – May 12. Then mark your calendars for two children’s summer shows – “If You Take a Mouse to the Movies” set June 25 – July 7 and ‘Tite Rouge set Aug. 6 – Aug.18. For tickets and information on these performances,call281-290-5201orgoonlinetowww.cy-faircollege.com/goto/cfcboxoffice.LearnEverythingAboutA.L.L.May15 The first annual business meeting of the Academy for Lifelong LearningatCy-FairCollege,aneducationalexperienceforadults,50years or better,will beheldTuesday,May15 at 3pm. in theConferenceCenter.Learnaboutthestructure,operationalproceduresandcommitteeworkofA.L.L.withcommentsfromA.L.L.membersaswellasDr.DianeTroyer,collegepresident,andDeanCliffJones.Themeetingwill includeaquestion/answerperiod followedwithasocialhourandlightrefreshments.Applicationsformembership(only$10annually)andregistrationformsforclassesforthesummersessionwillbeavailable.Call281-290-5246orgoonlinetowww.cyfaircollege/goto/all.RegistrationUnderWay Cy-FairCollegeistheplacetobe!Summer,continuingeducationand fall registration are under way at Cy-Fair College and at theFairbanks Center.With courses designed to transfer to four-yearinstitutions, two-year associate degrees and career programsdeveloped to meet the needs of tomorrow, Cy-Fair College has
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1-2—HOUSTON: Florescence This is a major flower show sponsored bytheRiverOaksGardenClub,theGardenClubofHoustonandtheMuseumofFineArts,Houston.TheMuseumofFineArts,Houston,BeckBuilding.www.riveroaksgardenclub.org713/523-24831-6—CORPUSCHRISTI:BucDays(BeganApr.25.)www.bucdays.com361/882-32421-8—BROWNSVILLE:SeniorIIArtShowRichardsonArtGallery.956/882-70971,8,15,22,29—ELCAMPO:FarmersMarketDowntownEvansPark.979/543-27132-4—BEAUMONT:YoungMen’sBusinessLeagueRodeoMorethan300top-rankedPRCAcowboysvieforprizemoneyinbullriding,steerwrestling,tie-downroping,saddlebronc,barebackridingandteamroping.FordArena.www.ymbl.org409/832-99913, 5, 11-12, 18-19—BEAUMONT: Don’t Hug Me www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com409/842-46643-31—NASSAUBAY:2007MentorShowExhibitsworksbyareahighschoolseniors,collegestudentsandtheirartinstructors.ArtsAllianceCenteratClearLake,2000NASAParkway.www.taaccl.org281/335-77774,6,8,11-12—HOUSTON: Janacek’sTheCunningLittleVixenHoustonGrandOperaPremiere.WorthamTheaterCenter.713/228-6737or800/626-73725—FULTON: May Day Dance around the maypole, play periodgames,enjoyold-fashionedpie-eatingcontestsandcreatebeautifulflower crafts. Includes live music, petting zoo and box-lunch auction. Competeinthecostumecontest.Hoursare10a.m.to4p.m.FultonMansionStateHistoricSite.361/729-03865—HOUSTON: Verdi’sAida Houston Grand Opera. WorthamTheaterCenter.713/228-6737or800/626-73725—LAPORTE:HardHatTourReservations required.BattleshipTexasStateHistoricSite.281/479-2431ext.2345—ORANGE:TexasCajunHeritageFestivalEnjoyCajunbandsonstageallday,crafts,Cajun food,dancing,children’sactivitiesandmore.CityBoatRamp&RecreationArea.www.orangetexas.org409/883-10115—PORT ARANSAS: Texas Redfish Series Robert’s Point Park. www.redfishseries.com 361/749-5429
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Texas Events has been published with the permission of the Texas Department of Transportation. All events are taken in part from the Texas Events Calendar. All dates for events were correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
TexasEvents- (Continued from page 20)19—HOUSTON:BirderWalk&TalkBeginsat8:30a.m.SheldonLakeStatePark.281/456-280019—LAKEJACKSON:GordontheGrouper’sBirthdayPartyKidsofallagesareinvitedtoexplorecoastalmysteryboxesandmakeafish print. Hours are 10 a.m. to noon. Sea Center Texas. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/seacenter979/292-010019—PORT ARANSAS: Anglers on Wheels This fishing tournament is forthephysicallychallengedandtheirfamiliesandfriends.Woody’sSportsCenter.www.doorinthewall.com210/637-831619—PORTARTHUR:CajunCelebrationJeffersonCountySinglesClub.409/983-511819—VICTORIA:VictoriaMarketDayHoursare9a.m.to4p.m.DeLeonPlaza.www.victoriatx.org361/485-320019-20—HOUSTON: Country Roots Music Festival Takes theaudiencebacktotherootsof“real”country,withjukeboxcoversandoriginaltunes.TradersVillage.www.tradersvillage.com281/890-550019-20—PASADENA: Annual Bayou Boil Includes a crayfish boil, music,auctionsandcraftsdemonstrations.ArmandBayouNatureCenter.www.abnc.org281/474-255120—LA PORTE: 17thAnnual Monumental Bug BashAll makesand models ofVWs are welcome. Begins at 9 a.m. San JacintoBattlegroundStateHistoricSite.www.bayareavwclub.com832/414-1460or281/479-2431
22-Jun. 3—HOUSTON: Spamalot Based on the comedy MontyPythonandtheHolyGrail.HobbyCenterforthePerformingArts.www.tuts.com713/558-TUTSor888/558-388224,26-27—HOUSTON:AnimalMagnetismIncludesperformancesofClear,SvadebkaandCarnivalof theAnimals.HoustonBallet.WorthamTheaterCenter.www.houstonballet.org713/227-278726—MATAGORDA:VFD/EMSAnnualBBQFundraiserHoursare11a.m.to2p.m.Fireman’sHall.979/863-773926—SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: Memorial Weekend FireworksLagunaMadre.956/761-300026-27—ROCKPORT: Festival of Wines Offers wine tasting,entertainment,cookingdemonstrationsandmore.TexasMaritimeMuseumGrounds.361/729-127126-27—SOUTHPADREISLAND:SPIBeachVolleyballTournamentBoomerangBilly’s.956/761-242026-28—PORTARTHUR:S.A.L.T.FishingRodeoFishingtournamentincludes inshore and offshore and a children’s category. PleasureIsland.409/718-8787
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In just a few minutes, it can help stop colon cancer before itbegins. Gettingscreenedregularlyisthemosteffectivewayofpreventingthis “silent”but deadlydisease, saydoctors atBaylorCollegeofMedicine(BCM)inHouston. “There are several screening options, but a colonoscopy is themost sensitive and accurate way to find precancerous growths,” said Dr.Waqar Qureshi, associate professor of medicine and chief ofendoscopyatBCM.“Coloncancerhasnowarningsignsandwithoutscreeningyouwon’tknowyouhaveituntilit’stoolate.” Bythetimesymptomssuchasrectalbleeding,abdominalpain,weightloss,oranemiaoccur,thecancerhasmorethanlikelyspreadbeyondthepointofbeingcured.Screening,ontheotherhand,cancatchprecancerousgrowthsatatimewhenlifesavingtreatmentsarestilleffective. During a colonoscopy, a thin, flexible device called a colonoscope isusedtoviewthecolon.Asmallvideocamerahelpsdoctorslookforabnormalitiessuchaspolyps,whicharegrowthsfoundonthecolonwall.Almostallinstancesofcoloncancerbeginaspolyps,whichareeasilyremovedduringacolonoscopy.
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“Ittakesapolypaboutsixtoeightyearstoturnintoacancer,”Qureshisaid.“Thatisahugewindowforpolypstobedetected.” Colonoscopyscreeningshouldtakeplaceeverytenyearsstartingatage50.Ifcoloncancerrunsinafamily,testingshouldbeginearlierinageandbepreformedmoreoften. Colonoscopiestakeabouttwentyminutesand,sincesedationisused,theyarepainless.Qureshisaidmostpatientstellhimtheydon’tremembertheprocedure. “Thereisn’tanexcusetonothaveacolonoscopy,”Quershisaid.“Itisaquick,painless,andlifesavingprocedure.” Aproperdiethasbeenshowntolowertheriskofcoloncancer.Qureshi suggests eating more fruits, vegetables and diets low insaturatedfat.Addingcalciumsupplementstoyourdailyroutinecanalsohelp. “Improvingwhatyoueatisalwaysgood,butnothingcanreplaceregular colonoscopy screenings.” Qureshi said. “It is a routineprocedure,anditcansaveyourlife.”
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HOUSTON – Red, itchy, swollen eyes don’t have to keep you fromenjoyingtheseason,saydoctorsatBaylorCollegeofMedicine(BCM)inHouston. “The same pollen that causes nasal allergies also causeseye allergies,” said Dr.Yvonne I. Chu, assistant professor ofophthalmologyatBCM.“Likeinthenasalmucosa,whenallergenssuchaspollentouchtheocularsurface,theconjunctiva,mastcellsreleasehistaminewhichcausesmanysymptoms.However,thetwoallergiescanhavedifferentissuesthatcanappearseparately.” Seasonalallergicconjunctivitis,eyeallergiesthatbegintoshowupthistimeofyear,cancausetheeyestobecomeredandirritated.Symptomsincludeitching,swolleneyesalongwithburning,tearing,anddiscomfort. “Rubbingyoureyesisanaturalreaction,butit’sonlygoingtomakemattersworse,”Chusaid.“Preventionisthekey,keepallergensfromgetting into the eye in the first place. Churecommendskeepingtrackofpollencountsandstayingindoorsif too much pollen is in the air. Using an air filter and keeping windows closedcanalsohelpreduceallergensindoors. Becausemanyoftheallergensthattriggereyeallergiesareairborne,the following steps can be taken to relieve unavoidable seasonalallergysymptomsthatpopup:
WithSeasonalAllergies,The‘Eyes’HaveItBaylor College Of Medicine
• Use over-the-counter artificial tears to dilute and flush outallergensfromtheeyes.Thiswillalsorelievesomeoftheitchingandredness.•Applyacoldcompresstotheeyestoeasediscomfortandreducepuffiness. • Over-the-counter antihistamines that are designed to help nasalallergiescanalsohelptreateyeallergies.• For more severe seasonal allergic conjunctivitis cases, anophthalmologistcanprescribeeyedropssuchasmastcellstabilizersand topical antihistamines which block histamines from beingreleased. Histaminesarederivedfromanaminoacidandoncereleased;itincreases the blood flow to areas that are injured or to areas where aforeignsubstancehasentered thebody. In thecaseofallergies,histamineskickinwhenmaterialssuchaspollenorragweedtouchthesurfaceoftheeye. Don’tletthistimeofyeargetyouirritated:preventativemeasuresandtopicaltreatmentscanhelpallergysufferersgetthe“spring”backintheirstep.
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(NAPSA)-Pecans, lovedfor their sweet crunch andundeniable flavor, are coming outoftheirshellsandgainingrecognition as a healthyaddition to a well-balanceddiet. Once thought of as anindulgence,clinicalresearchfindings show that pecans can beenjoyedasahealthysnackyear-round. The med ica l jou rna lNutrition Research reportsthat eating about a handfulof pecans each day, about15halves,mayhelppreventheartdiseasebyinhibitingunwantedoxidation of blood lipids, which helps prevent hardening of thearteries.Otherstudieshaveshownpecansmayhelpreducecholesterollevels,preventgallstonesandhelpwithweightcontrol. In addition to these positive health benefits, pecans are also packed withantioxidantsand19vitaminsandminerals.Plus,pecansareanatural,high-qualitysourceofprotein,withveryfewcarbohydratesandnocholesterol.Andwhilepecansdocontainfat,it’sunsaturated-orthe“goodfat”-whichhelpslowerlevelsofcholesterolinthebloodwhensubstitutedforsaturatedfats.Inaddition,pecanscontainnotransfat. For more information on the health benefits of pecans, recipes or where to find pecans, visit www.ilovepecans.org.
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